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Exterior of Grand Princess (Princess Cruises)
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Photo: Damian Gadal / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons (resized)

Grand class

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The first of the Grand class, entering service in May 1998, at about 107,500 GT with room for roughly 2,600 guests, 17 decks and about 1,300 staterooms. Registered in Bermuda, she is listed on her ship page for the Southern Caribbean and Alaska, and South Pacific sailings from Sydney are also planned. She has the adults-only Sanctuary, outdoor Movies Under the Stars and a Piazza-style atrium. She is reported to have been refitted in 2009 and 2011, but her most recent refit year is unconfirmed.

Adult-orientedFamily-friendlyFirst-time cruise friendly
107,517 GT
Gross tonnage
2,610
Guests
1,150
Crew
17
Decks
1,303
Cabins
289.255 m (949 ft)
Length
1998
Year built
9104005
IMO number

Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9104005)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

Public bath
Estimated

Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese food
Secondary source

Unknown

Checked Oct 9, 2026Source: princess.com
Japanese language support
Estimated

Some Japanese language support

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Payment in yen
Estimated

Payment in yen not accepted

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Smoking
Estimated

Smoking in designated areas only

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Dress code
Estimated

Formal nights

Line-wide details: They are scheduled according to cruise length, at roughly 1 for every 4 to 6 nights. Short cruises of 1 to 4 days have none; typically there is 1 for 5 to 6 days and about 2 for 7 to 13 days.

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Power outlets
Not stated

Not stated in official sources

Unconfirmed

Line-wide details: 110V/60Hz (North American specification is standard; on some ships, 220V European sockets are also provided)

Checked Oct 9, 2026

English text in preparation.

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

Japanese support rating (editorial)

1/5 — Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

What is included and what costs extra

Onboard costs (original currency)
  • Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)—
  • Extra chargeDrink packagePrincess Plus includes up to 15 drinks per day, such as beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks priced at $15 or less each (specialty coffee and tea do not count toward the drink limit) (1-device Wi-Fi included). Princess Premier raises the per-drink limit to $20 and lets you enjoy almost unlimited drinks including premium brands (4-device Wi-Fi included). If you buy the beverage package on its own without a bundle, the guide is about $85 per day plus a 20% service charge (varies by purchase channel and timing).
  • UnknownWi‑FiPrincess Plus includes MedallionNet Max (high-speed connection) for 1 device, and Princess Premier includes it for 4 devices. If you buy on its own without a package, MedallionNet Classic is about $24.99 per day per device as a guide (bought in advance), and multi-day passes are said to be about $65 to $100 if bought in advance and about $70 to $105 if bought onboard. Loyalty members at Platinum level and above receive a 50% discount when purchasing.
  • UnknownGratuities (automatic service charge)After the March 2026 revision, the standard rates are $18 per day for standard cabins, $19 per day for Mini-Suites/Club Class/Reserve and $20 per day for suites (per person, the same amount for children). Guests who buy a Plus or Premier package are not charged extra.
  • UnknownLaundryEach ship has self-service laundries that accept coins or MedallionPay. Washing and drying each cost about $2 to 3 per load as a guide, and detergent about $1.25 (varies by source). Irons and ironing boards are free to use. Staffed full-service options (finishing, dry cleaning) can also be ordered for an additional fee, and top-tier loyalty members (Captain's Circle Elite) get regular-finish laundry service free.
  • Shore excursionsExtra; varies by port

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Ship character

Families
3
Adults
4
Luxury
3
First-time cruisers
4
Entertainment
4
Dining
4
Great for
  • • Caribbean and Alaska itineraries
  • • Sydney-based sailings from 2027
  • • Those who like an adults-only area
Less suited to
  • • Travelers wanting a newly built ship
  • • Travelers who prefer a quiet small ship
About this data
Ship detail verification: Ship details have not yet been checked against their sources

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Grand Princess” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cabins by category

Suite

Size
42.74–86.59 m² (460–932 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
—

37 cabins

Balcony: YesWindow: Yes

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Adults-only areas
  • • The Sanctuary
Practical information (line-wide)
Onboard currency
USD
Gratuities
Charged automatically to your onboard account for each day under the name "Crew Appreciation." Prepayment is also possible. Guests on Standard fares are charged automatically every day, but the amount can be adjusted at Guest Services (it cannot be abolished, but you can ask to increase or reduce it). If you have purchased the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package, this Crew Appreciation is included in the package price and is not billed separately. Also, from March 2026 the service charge on food and beverage purchases was raised from 18% to 20%.
Payment
Cashless onboard
Medical facilities
Doctors and nurses are on board 24 hours a day, but the doctors are independent contractors and consultations are charged. As a guide, a consultation during regular hours is said to cost around $100, after-hours visits more ($165 or so), and cabin visits more still (about $205) in some cases. Travel insurance cannot be used directly on board; the charge is first billed to your onboard account, and after disembarking you submit the receipt to your own insurer to claim a refund.
Bringing items onboard
Each passenger aged 21 or over (the legal drinking age) may bring only 1 bottle (750 ml) of wine or champagne on board, and no corkage fee is charged for drinking it in your cabin. Bringing beer and spirits is prohibited, and they are confiscated if found. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies for additional bottles brought on board or for bottles opened in public areas such as restaurants, regardless of the number of bottles. Alcohol purchased at ports of call or in duty-free shops is held by the ship until the day of disembarkation.
Mobile and connectivity
With "Cellular at Sea," which uses satellite communication (via Wireless Maritime Services), regular mobile phone use is possible at sea if your carrier has a roaming agreement. However, maritime roaming tends to be expensive at about $2 to $6 per MB, so it is advisable to check in advance whether your carrier offers a package for sea cruises. If you subscribe to MedallionNet Wi-Fi, you can use data-based calling apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio and Wi-Fi calling, and going through Wi-Fi is a realistic alternative if you want to keep communication costs down.
Japanese support
Staff PartialMenus PartialAnnouncements Partial

Dining

Included Included in the fare (no extra charge)
Main Dining Room (Botticelli / Da Vinci / Michelangelo)
Horizon Court (World Fresh Marketplace)
International Café
Slice Pizzeria
Coffee & Cones
The Salty Dog Grill
Afternoon Tea
Extra charge Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Alfredo's Pizzeria
Ultimate Balcony Dining
The Salty Dog Gastropub
Vines Wine Bar

Facilities and activities

Pools and whirlpool spasIncluded
Pool
The ConservatoryIncluded
Pool
The SanctuaryExtra charge
SpaAdults only: Yes
Lotus Spa and Fitness CenterExtra charge
Spa
Grand CasinoIncluded
Casino
Princess TheaterIncluded
Theater
Movies Under the StarsIncluded
Cinema
Vista Show LoungeIncluded
Theater
The One5Included
Bar
Wheelhouse BarIncluded
Bar
Kids and Teens centers (Just For Kids 3-7 / 8-12, Just For Teens 13-17)Included
Kids
Sports Court and Princess Links putting courseIncluded
Sports
Wedding ChapelExtra charge
Other
Piazza atrium and The Shops of PrincessIncluded
Other

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